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Finding the Third Proportional to 0.92 and 1.32

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Solution

The third proportional to 0.92 and 1.32 is: 1.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    0.92 : 1.32 = 1.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    0.92/1.32 = 1.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    0.92x = 1.32 × 1.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    0.92x = 1.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1.75/0.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1.92

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